Risperdal Is Used to Reduce Agitation, Delusions, and Hallucinations, and to Treat

question 60

Multiple Choice

Risperdal is used to reduce agitation, delusions, and hallucinations, and to treat thought disorders. This drug would be classified as a(n)

• A) antipsychotic.
• B) anxiolytic.
• C) antidepressant.
• D) minor tranquilizer.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Experimental Group

In an experimental research design, this is the group of participants who are exposed to the independent variable, to assess the effect of this variable.

Independent Variable

Within a study, the variable which is altered or adjusted by the investigator to see its impact on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The dependent variable is the variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment, which is expected to change as a result of variations in the independent variable.